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Newspaper

Mexico Ledger

Location

Mexico, Missouri, United States of America

Date

Oct 07, 1974

Page

15

Dodgers Fuel NL Title Hopes With Road Win Over Pirates

Dodgers seize control of the series after a 5-2 win in Pittsburgh. Jim Wynn and Ron Cey fueled the offense with key hits including a homer and four-hit effort by Cey. Willie Crawford delivered a pinch-hit RBI, while Mike Marshall closed the final two innings. Pirates face Bruce Kison back Tuesday as Doug Rau starts for Los Angeles.

Pittsburgh Jim Wynn Dodgers Pittsburgh Pirates Ron Cey Bob Robertson Pirates Willie Crawford Cey Dave Giusti Los Angeles Danny Murtaugh Giusti Murtaugh Don Sutton Cincinnati Pirate Paul Popovich Richie Zisk al Oliver Dodger Andy Messersmith Jim Rooker Bruce Kison Doug Ray

A’s Even Series Behind Holtzman in AL Playoffs

Oakland tops Baltimore 5-0 as Ken Holtzman allows five hits and two unearned runs, matching the series 1-1. Sal Bando drives in four on a home run and an early error by Orioles, while Ray Fosse adds a two-bagger and a three-run homer.

Oakland Baltimore Sal Bando Dave McNally Baltimore Orioles Bando Ray Fosse A’s Orioles Ken Holtzman McNally Bobby Grich Grich Don Baylor al Bumbry Fosse Jesus Alou Grant Jackson Frank Baker Dark Karl Weaver Vida Blue Jim Palmer Blue Palmer

Bowl Picture Confused By Continuing Upsets

AP Sports Writer notes a season of college football upsets reshapes bowl pictures as teams like North Carolina State Alabama Arizona Auburn Florida Michigan Ohio State tumble from perfect records. Oklahoma lies on probation. Ohio State must play Michigan. The SEC mixups and one loss leaders complicate Sugar Bowl and national championship chances amid scattered ranked wins and losses across major programs.

Herschel Nissenson Dan McNamara North Carolina State Alabama Arizona Auburn Florida Michigan Ohio State Hawaii Lamar Oklahoma Temple Tulane Southern California Notre Dame Associated Press Moment of Truth Texas A&m Kansas Illinois California Miami N.C. State East Carolina Kansas State Mississippi State Richmond Furman New Mexico State Fresno State Harvard Rutgers Washington State Wake Forest Mississippi Stanford Nebraska Minnesota Michigan State Iowa Texas Tech Oklahoma State Texas-El Paso Louisiana State Penn State Army Pitt North Carolina Arizona State Wyoming Texas Washington Arkansas Texas Christian Archie Griffin Griffin Sooners Joe Washington

Football Scoreboard From Mexico MO Ledger

The score roundup lists college games with Colorado defeating Air Force 78 to 27 and several others including Michigan 27 Stanford 16, Southern Cal 41 Iowa 4, UCLA 77, Lincoln 20, and Central Missouri 13. NFL results show Buffalo 62 Miami 21-0 and Dallas 4-3-0-0-0-0-0-0-0.

Colorado Air Force Hawaii Pacific Idaho Univn Michigan Stanford Montana Weber State Nevada Santa Clara Ohio St Washington Southern Cal Iowa UCLA Oklahoma Central Missouri State College of Arkansas Northeast Missouri Centre William Jewell Missouri Western Southwest Missouri Missouri Southern Tabor Kansas Wesleyan Turkiord Missouri Valley Associated Press New “Ong Buffalo Miami NY Jets Cines Pitt DL d Houston Cleve Oakiana Kan City Denver Vet San Diego PFPA Sovie Philphia Dallas NY Giants Minit Chicago Gun Bay T Detroit LA. Ee Be VO Tho S.F. Ret Atlanta Soho Cincinnati Oakland Cleveland New England Baltimore Atlanta New York Giants

Badgers Dominant Win Over Missouri in 59-20 Affair

Wisconsin pounded Missouri 59-20 as Bill Marek and Larry Canada each scored twice. Marek rushed 81 yards for a TD and finished with 123 yards on 13 carries, powering the Badgers to a 35-7 halftime lead and a school-record margin since 1961. Missouri moved late with a 95-yard drive and a TD by Tony Galbreath, ending the night with a 2-2 mark.

Madison Wis Bill Marek Larry ‘Canada Wisconsin Badgers Missouri Gregg Bohlig Jack Novak Mike Morgan Alvin Peabody Terry Buss Vladimir LaBun Morgan Marek Smith Tigers Tony Galbreath Steve Pisarkiewicz Mark Miller Nebraska Colorado Illinois New Mexico State

Spirits Defeat Sounds For First Preseason Win

Defense keys 106-96 victory as Bob MacKinnon praises effort under the boards. Marvin Barnes leads Spirits with 10 points while Freddie Lewis scores 24 for Memphis, now 0-4 in preseason.

Hannibal Bob MacKinnon Spirits of St. Louis Memphis Sounds American Basketball Association MacKinnon Spirits Memphis The Marvin Barnes Freddie Lewis Sounds

Cards Force 49ers To Junk Plans

The St Louis Cardinals crushed the San Francisco 49ers 34-9 as Joe Reed struggled at quarterback. Dennis Morrison, a Kansas State rookie, may start Monday vs the Detroit Lions if healthy, with Tom Owen the fallback. Jim Hart connected on three TD passes, Mel Gray returned two kicks for scores, and Lance Alworth despite Reed’s miscues preserved the Cards’ unbeaten run. GOLF: Al Geiberger wins Sahara Invitational with a final 69 for a three stroke margin in Las Vegas.

SAN Francisco San Francisco 49Ers Joe Reed Steve Spurrier 49Ers St. Louis Cardinals Detroit Lions Dennis Morrison Kansas State Dick Nolan Morrison Nolan Tom Owen Wichita Cards Danny Abramowicz Lance Alworth St. Louis Reed Jim Hart Jim Bakken Mel Gray Hart Donny Anderson Tom Mitchell Gene Washington Associated Press Las Vegas al Geiberger Cardinals Gray Danny Anderson Pats Jim Plunkett Reggie Rucker Cowboys Bills Packers Buffalo Bills O.J. (Simpson Joe Ferguson Ahmad Rashad Jim Braxton Ferguson Rashad Steelers Oilers Joe Gilliam Preston Pearson Bears Saints

How to react in an emergency on the road

Guide to emergency braking and safe driving includes pumping brakes to build pressure shifting to a lower gear steering toward a safe area and using a handbrake on downhill grades. Also promotes Monroe shock absorbers from CENTRAL MOTOR PARTS and suggests carrying a fire extinguisher or blanket in the car.

Monroe E. Liberty

Broncos Break Chiefs Jinx with Road Victory in KC

Denver as cornerback Calvin Jones and backup QB Steve Ramsey spur a fourth quarter rally to upset Kansas City 17 14. Jon Keyworth adds two rushing scores as coach John Ralston praises resilience after a sluggish first half. Willie Ellison and Bobby Bell pace the Chiefs early but fail to sustain offense.

Kansas City Denver Broncos Calvin Jones Jon Keyworth Colorado Steve Ramsey Broncos Chiefs Jones Mike Livingston Keyworth Ramsey Denver Jim Turner John Ralston Charley Johnson Oakland Willie Ellison Bobby Bell Johnson Ralston Hank Stram

Unbeaten NFL clubs win at different times

Vikings edge Cowboys 23 21 as Fred Cox boots a late field goal with one second left to preserve Minnesota unbeaten status. Cardinals rally past 49ers 34 9 with Hart connecting on 57 and 59 yard scoring plays. Patriots crush Colts 42 3 to stay perfect, Plunkett connecting on a 69 yard score to Rucker early.

Reed 49Ers Bruce Gossett Hart Don Coryell Cardinals Fred Rothenberg Minnesota Vikings St. Louis Cardinals New England Patriots Vikings Patriots Minnesota Fred Cox Dallas Cowboys

Soviets Sweep Canada Russia Series With Edge Over WHA

The Soviet union captured the eight game series by going 4-1-3 with a 3-2 win and 4-4 tie over the Weekend. They dominated the WHA all-stars and kept up their aggressive play in the final contest, securing clear superiority overall.

Moscow Soviet Union Canada

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